Day 34 – 90 Days in Proverbs - Give Light

Proverbs 6:23a [ESV] For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light,

It’s no secret that we live in a sin-darkened world. It’s no surprise that we need the light of God’s word to guide our way. We who would walk in the light take up the lamp of God’s commands and light our way with His teachings. We accept His reproof as our way to have a better life.

However, let’s not forget that we believers are asked not only to use the light of God but to BE the light of God to this world. Matthew 5:14-16 [ESV] 14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

The life that I live is supposed to illuminate the way to a better life – one that serves as a witness to God’s greatness. Our lives are to light the way for others to come to God, so that they too can use the lamp of God’s commands and the light of His teachings to illuminate the better path for their own lives.

In sending out His disciples, Jesus told them, Freely you have received, freely give. [Matthew 10:8b NKJV]  We should be generous with giving out the light of God, setting illuminating examples of lives that are filled with the joy, peace, and love of God. If we are stingy with the light of God, we risk being called unprofitable servants – servants who just do the minimum of our duty and nothing more. [See Luke 17:10]

Sisters, the world needs the light of God and it is our jobs to spread it – to shine it out into the dark world like a beacon. I pray that your life will so shine that others cannot help but see the glory of God in it.

Prayer — Father God, Lead me by Your illuminating word. Guide me by the lamp and light of your teachings. Help me to always walk in the light, not only for my sake, but to glorify You and to share Your light with others. Help me to be a beacon in this dark world, shining with love and peace and joy. You have given me this beautiful light to light my own path of life. Help me to be generous in sharing it with the world. Jesus was that perfect, brilliant light when He walked the earth. Help me to follow in His footsteps to lead others to You so that they too can have Your light in them and pass it on to the world. In Jesus’ name I ask. Amen.

Your thoughts —  

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